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Ground beef taco soup in a bowl.

Taco Soup Recipe

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Calories: 11
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings

Description

This easy Taco Soup recipe is a hearty one-pot dinner made with seasoned ground beef, kidney and black beans, tomatoes, peppers, and a flavorful broth. Finish each bowl with cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and crispy toasted tortillas for all the flavors of tacos in a warm, comforting soup.

Ingredients 

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 900 g (2 lbs) (2 lb) Ground beef
  • 1 large Red onion diced
  • 1 Bell pepper diced
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 800 g (28 oz) Canned whole or crushed tomatoes
  • 425 g (15 oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 600 ml (2½ cups) Beef broth plus more as needed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • 425 g (15 oz) Canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 425 g (15 oz) Canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 cup Frozen corn or canned corn drained- optional

For servings

  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Fresh chopped tomatoes and vegetables
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Green onions or jalapeños
  • Toasted tortilla wedges or tortilla chips

Instructions

  • Sauté: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 large Red onion, 1 Bell pepper, 4 Garlic cloves
  • Brown the beef: Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns, until no longer pink.
    900 g (2 lb) Ground beef
  • Add seasonings/spices: Add the chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
    2 tbsp Chili powder, 1 tbsp Smoked paprika, 2 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Dried oregano, 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper
  • Add tomatoes: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring well. Add the canned tomatoes, crushing them with the spoon if using whole tomatoes. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, cocoa powder, and brown sugar. Stir well.
    2 tbsp Tomato paste, 800 g Canned whole or crushed tomatoes, 425 g Diced tomatoes, 600 ml Beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the beans: Add the kidney beans and black beans along with the corn, if using. Continue to simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
    425 g Canned red kidney beans, 425 g Canned black beans, 1 cup Frozen corn or canned corn
  • Consistency and Adjustment: If the soup is thicker than you prefer, add additional beef broth until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the salt and seasoning. Stir in the lemon juice just before serving.
    1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • Serve: Ladle into bowls and serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, fresh vegetables, cilantro, and toasted tortillas.
    Shredded cheese, Sour cream, Avocado or guacamole, Fresh chopped tomatoes and vegetables, Fresh cilantro, Green onions or jalapeños, Toasted tortilla wedges or tortilla chips

The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you

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